Santa Cruz County property record for 270 Kipling Ave, Ben Lomond, CA 95005 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,777 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.262 acres (11,413 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $725,000 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $9,372 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Nov 2021 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 077-073-45 |
| Primary APN | 077-073-45 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,777 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,305 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,413 sqft (0.262 acres) |
| View / Lot | Mountain |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 270 KIPLING AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BEN LOMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95005-9426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLOWAY PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN LORENZO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3024 |
| Census Tract | 120301 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 077-073-45
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 270 KIPLING AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9426 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 06, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage JAMES CHUBB |
| Nov 05, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 27, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 27, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 02, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 02, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200562291 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000041449 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 270 KIPLING AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9426 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 270 KIPLING AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9426 |
| Document Number | 0000041450 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 06, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0041450 |
| Name | JAMES CHUBB |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 5161 SOQUEL DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 05, 2021 |
| Property Address | 270 KIPLING AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9426 |
| Document Number | 0000055202 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 01, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0055202 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 270 KIPLING AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9426 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 270 KIPLING AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9426 |
| Document Number | 0000044514 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0044514 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 270 KIPLING AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9426 |
| Document Number | 0000044515 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0044515 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 270 KIPLING AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9426 |
| Document Number | 0000044513 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0044513 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 270 KIPLING AVE, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9426 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Unified School District | San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $791,708 (+2%) Land $475,024 Building $316,684 | ||
| 2025 | $9,372.00 (+4.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $776,184 (+4.04%) Land $465,710 Building $310,474 | |
| 2023 | $8,984.00 (+2.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $746,044 Land $447,626 Building $298,418 | $897,210 |
| 2022 | $8,772.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Cruz County (06087C), updated July 10, 2019 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060871203013, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 18 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1982–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2000, rainfall accumulation |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low above 34% of the US · above 20% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 2,703 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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